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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 269.74 and 58.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 269.74 and 58.18 is: 87.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 269.74 = 58.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/269.74 = 58.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 269.74 × 58.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 15,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,693.47/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.27

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