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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 268.96 and 57.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 268.96 and 57.60 is: 86.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 268.96 = 57.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/268.96 = 57.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 268.96 × 57.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 15,492.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,492.10/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.40

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