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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 269.67 and 77.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 269.67 and 77.00 is: 115.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 269.67 = 77.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/269.67 = 77.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 269.67 × 77.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 20,763.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,763.24/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.51

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