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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.78, 269.68 and 58.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.78, 269.68 and 58.06 is: 87.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.78 : 269.68 = 58.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.78/269.68 = 58.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.78x = 269.68 × 58.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.78x = 15,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,656.80/179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.09

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