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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.20, 268.66 and 76.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.20, 268.66 and 76.42 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.20 : 268.66 = 76.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.20/268.66 = 76.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.20x = 268.66 × 76.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.20x = 20,529.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,529.27/179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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