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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.95, 269.90 and 58.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.95, 269.90 and 58.23 is: 87.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.95 : 269.90 = 58.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.95/269.90 = 58.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.95x = 269.90 × 58.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.95x = 15,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,716.28/179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.34

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