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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.29, 268.97 and 87.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.29, 268.97 and 87.99 is: 132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.29 : 268.97 = 87.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.29/268.97 = 87.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.29x = 268.97 × 87.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.29x = 23,667.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,667.24/179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.00

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