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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 269.08 and 56.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 269.08 and 56.01 is: 83.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 269.08 = 56.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/269.08 = 56.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 269.08 × 56.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 15,071.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,071.17/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.99

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