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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.87, 269.69 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.87, 269.69 and 87.27 is: 130.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.87 : 269.69 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.87/269.69 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.87x = 269.69 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.87x = 23,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,535.41/179.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.85

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