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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.63, 269.50 and 57.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.63, 269.50 and 57.86 is: 86.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.63 : 269.50 = 57.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.63/269.50 = 57.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.63x = 269.50 × 57.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.63x = 15,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,594.58/179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.81

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