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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.93, 269.80 and 58.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.93, 269.80 and 58.13 is: 87.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.93 : 269.80 = 58.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.93/269.80 = 58.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.93x = 269.80 × 58.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.93x = 15,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,683.47/179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.16

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