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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.97, 269.76 and 77.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.97, 269.76 and 77.19 is: 115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.97 : 269.76 = 77.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.97/269.76 = 77.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.97x = 269.76 × 77.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.97x = 20,822.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,822.77/179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.70

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