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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.42, 269.22 and 76.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.42, 269.22 and 76.75 is: 115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.42 : 269.22 = 76.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.42/269.22 = 76.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.42x = 269.22 × 76.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.42x = 20,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,662.25/179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.16

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