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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.52, 269.24 and 51.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.52, 269.24 and 51.24 is: 76.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.52 : 269.24 = 51.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.52/269.24 = 51.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.52x = 269.24 × 51.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.52x = 13,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,795.86/179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.85

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