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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.51, 268.98 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.51, 268.98 and 121.52 is: 182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.51 : 268.98 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.51/268.98 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.51x = 268.98 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.51x = 32,686.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,686.67/179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.09

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