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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.89, 268.30 and 57.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.89, 268.30 and 57.12 is: 85.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.89 : 268.30 = 57.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.89/268.30 = 57.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.89x = 268.30 × 57.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.89x = 15,325.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,325.30/178.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.67

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