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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 269.68 and 51.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 269.68 and 51.50 is: 77.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 269.68 = 51.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/269.68 = 51.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 269.68 × 51.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 13,888.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,888.52/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.26

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