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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 268.46 and 57.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 268.46 and 57.26 is: 85.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 268.46 = 57.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/268.46 = 57.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 268.46 × 57.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 15,372.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,372.02/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.87

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