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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.83, 269.70 and 77.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.83, 269.70 and 77.23 is: 115.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.83 : 269.70 = 77.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.83/269.70 = 77.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.83x = 269.70 × 77.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.83x = 20,828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,828.93/179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.83

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