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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.42, 268.98 and 76.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.42, 268.98 and 76.58 is: 114.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.42 : 268.98 = 76.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.42/268.98 = 76.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.42x = 268.98 × 76.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.42x = 20,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,598.49/179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.81

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