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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.78, 269.42 and 76.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.78, 269.42 and 76.95 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.78 : 269.42 = 76.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.78/269.42 = 76.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.78x = 269.42 × 76.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.78x = 20,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,731.48/179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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