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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.59, 269.37 and 57.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.59, 269.37 and 57.91 is: 86.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.59 : 269.37 = 57.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.59/269.37 = 57.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.59x = 269.37 × 57.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.59x = 15,599.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,599.22/179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.86

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