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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.75, 268.16 and 57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.75, 268.16 and 57 is: 85.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.75 : 268.16 = 57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.75/268.16 = 57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.75x = 268.16 × 57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.75x = 15,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,285.12/178.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.51

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