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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.85, 269.76 and 56.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.85, 269.76 and 56.46 is: 84.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.85 : 269.76 = 56.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.85/269.76 = 56.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.85x = 269.76 × 56.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.85x = 15,230.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,230.65/179.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.69

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