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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.10, 268.50 and 87.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.10, 268.50 and 87.90 is: 131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.10 : 268.50 = 87.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.10/268.50 = 87.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.10x = 268.50 × 87.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.10x = 23,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,601.15/179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.78

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