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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 268.41 and 57.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 268.41 and 57.18 is: 85.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 268.41 = 57.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/268.41 = 57.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 268.41 × 57.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 15,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,347.68/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.78

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