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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 269.10 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 269.10 and 76.66 is: 114.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 269.10 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/269.10 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 269.10 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 20,629.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,629.21/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.99

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