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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.04, 268.39 and 57.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.04, 268.39 and 57.28 is: 85.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.04 : 268.39 = 57.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.04/268.39 = 57.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.04x = 268.39 × 57.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.04x = 15,373.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,373.38/179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.87

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