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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 269.02 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 269.02 and 87.78 is: 131.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 269.02 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/269.02 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 269.02 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 23,615.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,615.69/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.68

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