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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.37, 268.98 and 57.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.37, 268.98 and 57.63 is: 86.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.37 : 268.98 = 57.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.37/268.98 = 57.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.37x = 268.98 × 57.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.37x = 15,501.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,501.32/179.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.42

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