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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.13, 268.69 and 50.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.13, 268.69 and 50.88 is: 76.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.13 : 268.69 = 50.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.13/268.69 = 50.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.13x = 268.69 × 50.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.13x = 13,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,670.95/179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.32

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