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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.12, 268.48 and 87.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.12, 268.48 and 87.63 is: 131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.12 : 268.48 = 87.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.12/268.48 = 87.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.12x = 268.48 × 87.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.12x = 23,526.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,526.01/179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.34

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