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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.91, 269.85 and 77.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.91, 269.85 and 77.18 is: 115.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.91 : 269.85 = 77.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.91/269.85 = 77.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.91x = 269.85 × 77.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.91x = 20,825.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,825.53/179.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.76

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