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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.04, 268.31 and 87.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.04, 268.31 and 87.64 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.04 : 268.31 = 87.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.04/268.31 = 87.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.04x = 268.31 × 87.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.04x = 23,513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,513.58/179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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