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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.83, 269.76 and 49.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.83, 269.76 and 49.83 is: 74.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.83 : 269.76 = 49.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.83/269.76 = 49.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.83x = 269.76 × 49.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.83x = 13,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,441.93/179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.75

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