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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.86, 269.76 and 49.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.86, 269.76 and 49.83 is: 74.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.86 : 269.76 = 49.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.86/269.76 = 49.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.86x = 269.76 × 49.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.86x = 13,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,441.89/179.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.74

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