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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.56, 269.11 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.56, 269.11 and 82 is: 122.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.56 : 269.11 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.56/269.11 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.56x = 269.11 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.56x = 22,067.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,067.02/179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.89

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