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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.45, 269.19 and 57.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.45, 269.19 and 57.71 is: 86.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.45 : 269.19 = 57.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.45/269.19 = 57.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.45x = 269.19 × 57.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.45x = 15,534.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,534.95/179.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.57

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