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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.29, 268.83 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.29, 268.83 and 76.55 is: 114.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.29 : 268.83 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.29/268.83 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.29x = 268.83 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.29x = 20,578.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,578.94/179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.78

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