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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.87, 269.85 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.87, 269.85 and 82.44 is: 123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.87 : 269.85 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.87/269.85 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.87x = 269.85 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.87x = 22,246.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,246.43/179.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.68

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