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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.05, 268.61 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.05, 268.61 and 76.32 is: 114.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.05 : 268.61 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.05/268.61 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.05x = 268.61 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.05x = 20,500.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,500.32/179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.49

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