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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.99, 269.77 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.99, 269.77 and 87.49 is: 131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.99 : 269.77 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.99/269.77 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.99x = 269.77 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.99x = 23,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,602.18/179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.13

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