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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.14, 268.76 and 57.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.14, 268.76 and 57.41 is: 86.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.14 : 268.76 = 57.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.14/268.76 = 57.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.14x = 268.76 × 57.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.14x = 15,429.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,429.51/179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.13

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