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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.08, 268.58 and 76.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.08, 268.58 and 76.36 is: 114.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.08 : 268.58 = 76.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.08/268.58 = 76.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.08x = 268.58 × 76.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.08x = 20,508.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,508.77/179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.52

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