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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.71, 269.58 and 57.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.71, 269.58 and 57.97 is: 86.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.71 : 269.58 = 57.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.71/269.58 = 57.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.71x = 269.58 × 57.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.71x = 15,627.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,627.55/179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.96

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