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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.25, 268.94 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.25, 268.94 and 87.93 is: 131.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.25 : 268.94 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.25/268.94 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.25x = 268.94 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.25x = 23,647.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,647.45/179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.92

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