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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 268.54 and 55.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 268.54 and 55.71 is: 83.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 268.54 = 55.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/268.54 = 55.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 268.54 × 55.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 14,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,959.22/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.56

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