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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.73, 269.57 and 58.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.73, 269.57 and 58.01 is: 87.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.73 : 269.57 = 58.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.73/269.57 = 58.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.73x = 269.57 × 58.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.73x = 15,636.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,636.55/179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.00

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