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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.70, 268.94 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.70, 268.94 and 121.79 is: 182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.70 : 268.94 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.70/268.94 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.70x = 268.94 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.70x = 32,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,752.25/179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.26

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