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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.72, 269.56 and 77.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.72, 269.56 and 77.03 is: 115.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.72 : 269.56 = 77.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.72/269.56 = 77.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.72x = 269.56 × 77.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.72x = 20,764.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,764.21/179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.54

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