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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.18, 268.64 and 76.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.18, 268.64 and 76.36 is: 114.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.18 : 268.64 = 76.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.18/268.64 = 76.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.18x = 268.64 × 76.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.18x = 20,513.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,513.35/179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.48

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