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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.67, 268.86 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.67, 268.86 and 121.96 is: 182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.67 : 268.86 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.67/268.86 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.67x = 268.86 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.67x = 32,790.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,790.17/179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.50

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