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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.78, 269.63 and 58.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.78, 269.63 and 58.04 is: 87.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.78 : 269.63 = 58.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.78/269.63 = 58.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.78x = 269.63 × 58.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.78x = 15,647.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,647.69/179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.04

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