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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179, 268.07 and 87.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179, 268.07 and 87.47 is: 130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179 : 268.07 = 87.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179/268.07 = 87.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179x = 268.07 × 87.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179x = 23,448.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,448.08/179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.99

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