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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.57, 269.30 and 76.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.57, 269.30 and 76.86 is: 115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.57 : 269.30 = 76.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.57/269.30 = 76.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.57x = 269.30 × 76.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.57x = 20,698.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,698.40/179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.27

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