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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.33, 269.18 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.33, 269.18 and 76.68 is: 115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.33 : 269.18 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.33/269.18 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.33x = 269.18 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.33x = 20,640.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,640.91/179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.10

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