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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.88, 268.29 and 57.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.88, 268.29 and 57.13 is: 85.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.88 : 268.29 = 57.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.88/268.29 = 57.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.88x = 268.29 × 57.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.88x = 15,326.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,326.07/178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.68

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