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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.41, 269.23 and 76.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.41, 269.23 and 76.78 is: 115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.41 : 269.23 = 76.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.41/269.23 = 76.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.41x = 269.23 × 76.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.41x = 20,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,671.48/179.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.22

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