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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.39, 268.88 and 76.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.39, 268.88 and 76.61 is: 114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.39 : 268.88 = 76.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.39/268.88 = 76.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.39x = 268.88 × 76.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.39x = 20,597.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,597.17/179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.82

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