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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.65, 269.57 and 76.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.65, 269.57 and 76.87 is: 115.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.65 : 269.57 = 76.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.65/269.57 = 76.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.65x = 269.57 × 76.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.65x = 20,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,720.79/179.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.34

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