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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.58, 269.14 and 76.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.58, 269.14 and 76.78 is: 115.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.58 : 269.14 = 76.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.58/269.14 = 76.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.58x = 269.14 × 76.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.58x = 20,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,664.57/179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.07

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