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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.32, 269.06 and 76.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.32, 269.06 and 76.63 is: 114.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.32 : 269.06 = 76.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.32/269.06 = 76.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.32x = 269.06 × 76.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.32x = 20,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,618.16/179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.98

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