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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.05, 268.65 and 87.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.05, 268.65 and 87.83 is: 131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.05 : 268.65 = 87.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.05/268.65 = 87.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.05x = 268.65 × 87.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.05x = 23,596.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,596.20/179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.79

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