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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 268.51 and 50.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 268.51 and 50.77 is: 76.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 268.51 = 50.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/268.51 = 50.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 268.51 × 50.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 13,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,632.25/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.15

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