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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.31, 268.97 and 57.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.31, 268.97 and 57.59 is: 86.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.31 : 268.97 = 57.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.31/268.97 = 57.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.31x = 268.97 × 57.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.31x = 15,488.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,488.93/179.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.38

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