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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 268.89 and 87.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 268.89 and 87.87 is: 131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 268.89 = 87.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/268.89 = 87.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 268.89 × 87.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 23,627.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,627.36/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.70

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