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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.57, 269.36 and 57.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.57, 269.36 and 57.93 is: 86.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.57 : 269.36 = 57.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.57/269.36 = 57.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.57x = 269.36 × 57.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.57x = 15,604.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,604.02/179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.90

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