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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 269.66 and 58.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 269.66 and 58.02 is: 87.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 269.66 = 58.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/269.66 = 58.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 269.66 × 58.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 15,645.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,645.67/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.05

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