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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.79, 269.35 and 121.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.79, 269.35 and 121.85 is: 182.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.79 : 269.35 = 121.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.79/269.35 = 121.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.79x = 269.35 × 121.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.79x = 32,821.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,821.51/179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.55

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