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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179, 268.68 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179, 268.68 and 76.34 is: 114.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179 : 268.68 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179/268.68 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179x = 268.68 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179x = 20,511.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,511.03/179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.59

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