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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.34, 268.83 and 87.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.34, 268.83 and 87.90 is: 131.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.34 : 268.83 = 87.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.34/268.83 = 87.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.34x = 268.83 × 87.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.34x = 23,630.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,630.16/179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.76

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