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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.73, 269.72 and 77.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.73, 269.72 and 77.04 is: 115.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.73 : 269.72 = 77.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.73/269.72 = 77.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.73x = 269.72 × 77.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.73x = 20,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,778.36/179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.61

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