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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.66, 269.43 and 57.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.66, 269.43 and 57.89 is: 86.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.66 : 269.43 = 57.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.66/269.43 = 57.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.66x = 269.43 × 57.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.66x = 15,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,597.76/179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.82

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