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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.70, 269.37 and 57.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.70, 269.37 and 57.88 is: 86.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.70 : 269.37 = 57.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.70/269.37 = 57.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.70x = 269.37 × 57.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.70x = 15,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,590.68/179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.76

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