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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.92, 269.70 and 83.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.92, 269.70 and 83.80 is: 125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.92 : 269.70 = 83.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.92/269.70 = 83.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.92x = 269.70 × 83.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.92x = 22,600.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600.86/179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.62

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