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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.97, 269.94 and 83.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.97, 269.94 and 83.79 is: 125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.97 : 269.94 = 83.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.97/269.94 = 83.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.97x = 269.94 × 83.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.97x = 22,618.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,618.27/179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.68

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