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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.51, 268.74 and 121.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.51, 268.74 and 121.61 is: 182.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.51 : 268.74 = 121.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.51/268.74 = 121.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.51x = 268.74 × 121.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.51x = 32,680.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,680.13/179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.06

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