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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.87, 269.84 and 77.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.87, 269.84 and 77.16 is: 115.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.87 : 269.84 = 77.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.87/269.84 = 77.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.87x = 269.84 × 77.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.87x = 20,819.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,819.12/179.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.75

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