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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.11, 268.71 and 76.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.11, 268.71 and 76.45 is: 114.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.11 : 268.71 = 76.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.11/268.71 = 76.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.11x = 268.71 × 76.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.11x = 20,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,541.54/179.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.69

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