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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.18, 268.78 and 57.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.18, 268.78 and 57.44 is: 86.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.18 : 268.78 = 57.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.18/268.78 = 57.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.18x = 268.78 × 57.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.18x = 15,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,438.72/179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.16

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