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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.95, 269.81 and 83.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.95, 269.81 and 83.76 is: 125.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.95 : 269.81 = 83.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.95/269.81 = 83.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.95x = 269.81 × 83.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.95x = 22,599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,599.29/179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.59

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