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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 269.80 and 58.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 269.80 and 58.14 is: 87.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 269.80 = 58.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/269.80 = 58.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 269.80 × 58.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 15,684.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,684.82/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.20

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