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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.52, 269.36 and 76.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.52, 269.36 and 76.83 is: 115.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.52 : 269.36 = 76.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.52/269.36 = 76.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.52x = 269.36 × 76.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.52x = 20,694.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,694.54/179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.28

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