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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 268.36 and 57.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 268.36 and 57.27 is: 85.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 268.36 = 57.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/268.36 = 57.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 268.36 × 57.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 15,367.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,367.35/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.89

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