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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.28, 268.85 and 57.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.28, 268.85 and 57.47 is: 86.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.28 : 268.85 = 57.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.28/268.85 = 57.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.28x = 268.85 × 57.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.28x = 15,451.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,451.19/179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.19

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