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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.84, 269.70 and 49.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.84, 269.70 and 49.81 is: 74.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.84 : 269.70 = 49.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.84/269.70 = 49.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.84x = 269.70 × 49.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.84x = 13,433.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,433.27/179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.70

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