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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 268.56 and 57.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 268.56 and 57.29 is: 85.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 268.56 = 57.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/268.56 = 57.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 268.56 × 57.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 15,384.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,384.46/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.94

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