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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.03, 268.59 and 87.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.03, 268.59 and 87.77 is: 131.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.03 : 268.59 = 87.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.03/268.59 = 87.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.03x = 268.59 × 87.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.03x = 23,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,574.14/179.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.68

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