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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 269.55 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 269.55 and 82.35 is: 123.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 269.55 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/269.55 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 269.55 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 22,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,197.44/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.44

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