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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.47, 269.18 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.47, 269.18 and 81.97 is: 122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.47 : 269.18 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.47/269.18 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.47x = 269.18 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.47x = 22,064.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,064.90/179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.95

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