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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.72, 269.54 and 77.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.72, 269.54 and 77.06 is: 115.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.72 : 269.54 = 77.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.72/269.54 = 77.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.72x = 269.54 × 77.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.72x = 20,769.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,769.02/179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.56

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