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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 268.98 and 83.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 268.98 and 83.32 is: 124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 268.98 = 83.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/268.98 = 83.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 268.98 × 83.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 22,411.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,411.41/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.90

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