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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.38, 269.05 and 51.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.38, 269.05 and 51.14 is: 76.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.38 : 269.05 = 51.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.38/269.05 = 51.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.38x = 269.05 × 51.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.38x = 13,759.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,759.22/179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.70

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