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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.16, 268.74 and 57.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.16, 268.74 and 57.42 is: 86.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.16 : 268.74 = 57.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.16/268.74 = 57.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.16x = 268.74 × 57.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.16x = 15,431.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,431.05/179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.13

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