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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.93, 269.87 and 82.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.93, 269.87 and 82.40 is: 123.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.93 : 269.87 = 82.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.93/269.87 = 82.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.93x = 269.87 × 82.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.93x = 22,236.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,236.41/179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.59

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