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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.66, 269.22 and 82.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.66, 269.22 and 82.19 is: 123.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.66 : 269.22 = 82.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.66/269.22 = 82.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.66x = 269.22 × 82.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.66x = 22,125.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,125.43/179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.16

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