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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.24, 268.85 and 50.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.24, 268.85 and 50.99 is: 76.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.24 : 268.85 = 50.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.24/268.85 = 50.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.24x = 268.85 × 50.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.24x = 13,707.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,707.38/179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.48

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