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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.94, 268.42 and 57.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.94, 268.42 and 57.22 is: 85.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.94 : 268.42 = 57.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.94/268.42 = 57.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.94x = 268.42 × 57.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.94x = 15,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,358.99/178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.83

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