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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 269.97 and 77.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 269.97 and 77.22 is: 115.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 269.97 = 77.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/269.97 = 77.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 269.97 × 77.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 20,846.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,846.79/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.84

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