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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.68, 269.56 and 83.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.68, 269.56 and 83.56 is: 125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.68 : 269.56 = 83.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.68/269.56 = 83.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.68x = 269.56 × 83.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.68x = 22,524.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,524.43/179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.36

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