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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179, 268.52 and 50.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179, 268.52 and 50.75 is: 76.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179 : 268.52 = 50.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179/268.52 = 50.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179x = 268.52 × 50.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179x = 13,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,627.14/179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.13

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