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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.36, 269.08 and 51.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.36, 269.08 and 51.12 is: 76.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.36 : 269.08 = 51.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.36/269.08 = 51.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.36x = 269.08 × 51.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.36x = 13,755.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,755.37/179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.69

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