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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.58, 269.52 and 76.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.58, 269.52 and 76.98 is: 115.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.58 : 269.52 = 76.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.58/269.52 = 76.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.58x = 269.52 × 76.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.58x = 20,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,747.65/179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.53

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