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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.78, 269.49 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.78, 269.49 and 121.86 is: 182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.78 : 269.49 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.78/269.49 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.78x = 269.49 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.78x = 32,840.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,840.05/179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.67

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