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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.65, 269.43 and 83.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.65, 269.43 and 83.37 is: 125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.65 : 269.43 = 83.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.65/269.43 = 83.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.65x = 269.43 × 83.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.65x = 22,462.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,462.38/179.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.03

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