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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.68, 269.40 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.68, 269.40 and 83.44 is: 125.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.68 : 269.40 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.68/269.40 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.68x = 269.40 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.68x = 22,478.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,478.74/179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.10

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