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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.91, 268.35 and 57.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.91, 268.35 and 57.16 is: 85.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.91 : 268.35 = 57.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.91/268.35 = 57.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.91x = 268.35 × 57.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.91x = 15,338.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,338.00/178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.73

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