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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.99, 269.78 and 77.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.99, 269.78 and 77.26 is: 115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.99 : 269.78 = 77.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.99/269.78 = 77.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.99x = 269.78 × 77.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.99x = 20,842.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,842.72/179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.80

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