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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 269.85 and 83.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 269.85 and 83.70 is: 125.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 269.85 = 83.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/269.85 = 83.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 269.85 × 83.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 22,586.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,586.45/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.56

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