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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.55, 269.45 and 76.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.55, 269.45 and 76.87 is: 115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.55 : 269.45 = 76.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.55/269.45 = 76.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.55x = 269.45 × 76.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.55x = 20,711.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,711.64/179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.35

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