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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.27, 268.82 and 57.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.27, 268.82 and 57.55 is: 86.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.27 : 268.82 = 57.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.27/268.82 = 57.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.27x = 268.82 × 57.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.27x = 15,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,469.25/179.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.29

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