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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.67, 268.86 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.67, 268.86 and 125.22 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.67 : 268.86 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.67/268.86 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.67x = 268.86 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.67x = 33,666.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,666.65/179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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