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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 269.95 and 58.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 269.95 and 58.19 is: 87.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 269.95 = 58.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/269.95 = 58.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 269.95 × 58.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 15,707.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,707.00/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.28

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