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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.55, 269.36 and 57.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.55, 269.36 and 57.84 is: 86.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.55 : 269.36 = 57.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.55/269.36 = 57.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.55x = 269.36 × 57.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.55x = 15,579.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,579.49/179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.77

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