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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.17, 268.73 and 57.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.17, 268.73 and 57.52 is: 86.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.17 : 268.73 = 57.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.17/268.73 = 57.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.17x = 268.73 × 57.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.17x = 15,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,456.01/179.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.27

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