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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.69, 268.01 and 56.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.69, 268.01 and 56.97 is: 85.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.69 : 268.01 = 56.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.69/268.01 = 56.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.69x = 268.01 × 56.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.69x = 15,267.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,267.19/178.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.44

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