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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.29, 268.91 and 57.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.29, 268.91 and 57.49 is: 86.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.29 : 268.91 = 57.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.29/268.91 = 57.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.29x = 268.91 × 57.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.29x = 15,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,459.64/179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.23

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