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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.53, 269.07 and 83.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.53, 269.07 and 83.14 is: 124.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.53 : 269.07 = 83.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.53/269.07 = 83.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.53x = 269.07 × 83.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.53x = 22,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,370.48/179.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.61

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