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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.90, 269.54 and 82.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.90, 269.54 and 82.24 is: 123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.90 : 269.54 = 82.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.90/269.54 = 82.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.90x = 269.54 × 82.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.90x = 22,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,166.97/179.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.22

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