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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.78, 269.73 and 77.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.78, 269.73 and 77.02 is: 115.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.78 : 269.73 = 77.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.78/269.73 = 77.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.78x = 269.73 × 77.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.78x = 20,774.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,774.60/179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.56

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