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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.04, 268.54 and 50.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.04, 268.54 and 50.79 is: 76.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.04 : 268.54 = 50.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.04/268.54 = 50.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.04x = 268.54 × 50.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.04x = 13,639.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,639.15/179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.18

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