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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 269.72 and 51.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 269.72 and 51.57 is: 77.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 269.72 = 51.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/269.72 = 51.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 269.72 × 51.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 13,909.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,909.20/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.35

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