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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.66, 269.49 and 51.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.66, 269.49 and 51.41 is: 77.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.66 : 269.49 = 51.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.66/269.49 = 51.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.66x = 269.49 × 51.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.66x = 13,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,854.48/179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.12

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