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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.51, 269.04 and 76.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.51, 269.04 and 76.77 is: 115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.51 : 269.04 = 76.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.51/269.04 = 76.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.51x = 269.04 × 76.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.51x = 20,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,654.20/179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.06

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