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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.54, 269.25 and 57.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.54, 269.25 and 57.77 is: 86.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.54 : 269.25 = 57.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.54/269.25 = 57.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.54x = 269.25 × 57.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.54x = 15,554.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,554.57/179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.64

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