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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.69, 269.42 and 57.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.69, 269.42 and 57.99 is: 86.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.69 : 269.42 = 57.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.69/269.42 = 57.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.69x = 269.42 × 57.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.69x = 15,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,623.38/179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.95

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