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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.69, 269.56 and 82.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.69, 269.56 and 82.14 is: 123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.69 : 269.56 = 82.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.69/269.56 = 82.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.69x = 269.56 × 82.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.69x = 22,140.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,140.31/179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.21

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