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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.61, 269.42 and 57.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.61, 269.42 and 57.87 is: 86.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.61 : 269.42 = 57.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.61/269.42 = 57.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.61x = 269.42 × 57.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.61x = 15,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,591.05/179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.81

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