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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.46, 269.24 and 57.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.46, 269.24 and 57.72 is: 86.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.46 : 269.24 = 57.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.46/269.24 = 57.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.46x = 269.24 × 57.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.46x = 15,540.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,540.24/179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.59

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