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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.53, 269.25 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.53, 269.25 and 122.11 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.53 : 269.25 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.53/269.25 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.53x = 269.25 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.53x = 32,878.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,878.12/179.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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