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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.11, 268.55 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.11, 268.55 and 76.34 is: 114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.11 : 268.55 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.11/268.55 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.11x = 268.55 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.11x = 20,501.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,501.11/179.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.46

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