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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.49, 269.24 and 57.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.49, 269.24 and 57.76 is: 86.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.49 : 269.24 = 57.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.49/269.24 = 57.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.49x = 269.24 × 57.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.49x = 15,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,551.57/179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.64

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