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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.66, 269.42 and 56.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.66, 269.42 and 56.23 is: 84.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.66 : 269.42 = 56.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.66/269.42 = 56.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.66x = 269.42 × 56.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.66x = 15,149.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,149.04/179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.32

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