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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.67, 269.63 and 82.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.67, 269.63 and 82.17 is: 123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.67 : 269.63 = 82.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.67/269.63 = 82.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.67x = 269.63 × 82.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.67x = 22,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,155.50/179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.31

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