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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.33, 268.99 and 57.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.33, 268.99 and 57.68 is: 86.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.33 : 268.99 = 57.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.33/268.99 = 57.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.33x = 268.99 × 57.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.33x = 15,514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,514.00/179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.51

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