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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 268.40 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 268.40 and 76.35 is: 114.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 268.40 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/268.40 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 268.40 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 20,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,492.34/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.47

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