Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.78, 269.64 and 51.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 179.78, 269.64 and 51.50 is: 77.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179.78 : 269.64 = 51.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179.78/269.64 = 51.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179.78x = 269.64 × 51.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179.78x = 13,886.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,886.46/179.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77.24
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