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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 268.97 and 81.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 268.97 and 81.87 is: 122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 268.97 = 81.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/268.97 = 81.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 268.97 × 81.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 22,019.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,019.16/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.71

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