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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.26, 268.86 and 57.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.26, 268.86 and 57.48 is: 86.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.26 : 268.86 = 57.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.26/268.86 = 57.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.26x = 268.86 × 57.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.26x = 15,454.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,454.07/179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.21

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