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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.18, 268.79 and 57.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.18, 268.79 and 57.48 is: 86.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.18 : 268.79 = 57.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.18/268.79 = 57.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.18x = 268.79 × 57.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.18x = 15,448.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,448.75/179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.22

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