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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 269.64 and 83.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 269.64 and 83.56 is: 125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 269.64 = 83.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/269.64 = 83.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 269.64 × 83.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 22,531.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,531.12/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.34

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