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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.59, 269.45 and 83.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.59, 269.45 and 83.38 is: 125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.59 : 269.45 = 83.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.59/269.45 = 83.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.59x = 269.45 × 83.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.59x = 22,464.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,464.98/179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.09

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