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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.34, 269.03 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.34, 269.03 and 76.60 is: 114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.34 : 269.03 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.34/269.03 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.34x = 269.03 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.34x = 20,607.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,607.70/179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.91

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