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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.83, 268.24 and 57.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.83, 268.24 and 57.09 is: 85.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.83 : 268.24 = 57.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.83/268.24 = 57.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.83x = 268.24 × 57.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.83x = 15,313.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,313.82/178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.63

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