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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.78, 269.90 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.78, 269.90 and 114.77 is: 172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.78 : 269.90 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.78/269.90 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.78x = 269.90 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.78x = 30,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,974.50/179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.30

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