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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.52, 269.19 and 83.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.52, 269.19 and 83.25 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.52 : 269.19 = 83.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.52/269.19 = 83.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.52x = 269.19 × 83.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.52x = 22,410.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,410.07/179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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