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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 269.37 and 57.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 269.37 and 57.87 is: 86.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 269.37 = 57.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/269.37 = 57.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 269.37 × 57.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 15,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,588.44/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.78

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