Homonym: 179 (Prime)
The number 179 is an integer that follows 178 and precedes 180. It is classified as an odd number and is also a prime number, meaning it has no divisors other than 1 and itself. In the decimal system, it is represented as "179" and can be expressed in various numeral systems, such as binary (10110011) and hexadecimal (B3).
In mathematics, 179 can be found in various contexts, including number theory and statistics. It is also significant in certain scientific measurements and can appear in various applications, such as coding and cryptography, where prime numbers play a crucial role in algorithms.