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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.99, 270.11 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.99, 270.11 and 122.07 is: 183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.99 : 270.11 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.99/270.11 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.99x = 270.11 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.99x = 32,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,971.72/179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.19

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