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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.65, 269.46 and 57.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.65, 269.46 and 57.91 is: 86.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.65 : 269.46 = 57.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.65/269.46 = 57.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.65x = 269.46 × 57.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.65x = 15,604.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,604.43/179.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.86

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