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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.10, 268.62 and 57.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.10, 268.62 and 57.32 is: 85.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.10 : 268.62 = 57.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.10/268.62 = 57.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.10x = 268.62 × 57.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.10x = 15,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,397.30/179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.97

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