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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.61, 269.23 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.61, 269.23 and 76.92 is: 115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.61 : 269.23 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.61/269.23 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.61x = 269.23 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.61x = 20,709.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,709.17/179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.30

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