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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.36, 268.92 and 76.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.36, 268.92 and 76.59 is: 114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.36 : 268.92 = 76.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.36/268.92 = 76.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.36x = 268.92 × 76.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.36x = 20,596.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,596.58/179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.83

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