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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.14, 268.69 and 50.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.14, 268.69 and 50.89 is: 76.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.14 : 268.69 = 50.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.14/268.69 = 50.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.14x = 268.69 × 50.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.14x = 13,673.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,673.63/179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.33

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