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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.33, 268.94 and 57.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.33, 268.94 and 57.56 is: 86.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.33 : 268.94 = 57.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.33/268.94 = 57.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.33x = 268.94 × 57.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.33x = 15,478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,478.55/179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.32

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