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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.28, 268.71 and 76.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.28, 268.71 and 76.53 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.28 : 268.71 = 76.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.28/268.71 = 76.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.28x = 268.71 × 76.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.28x = 20,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,564.38/179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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