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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.99, 270.02 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.99, 270.02 and 58.22 is: 87.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.99 : 270.02 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.99/270.02 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.99x = 270.02 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.99x = 15,718.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,718.92/179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.33

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