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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 268.27 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 268.27 and 87.50 is: 131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 268.27 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/268.27 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 268.27 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 23,474.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,474.08/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.13

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