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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.61, 269.43 and 82.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.61, 269.43 and 82.11 is: 123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.61 : 269.43 = 82.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.61/269.43 = 82.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.61x = 269.43 × 82.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.61x = 22,122.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122.90/179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.17

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