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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.89, 269.87 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.89, 269.87 and 122.18 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.89 : 269.87 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.89/269.87 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.89x = 269.87 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.89x = 32,970.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,970.76/179.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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