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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.42, 269.16 and 57.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.42, 269.16 and 57.65 is: 86.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.42 : 269.16 = 57.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.42/269.16 = 57.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.42x = 269.16 × 57.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.42x = 15,515.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,515.73/179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.48

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