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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.22, 268.66 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.22, 268.66 and 87.88 is: 131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.22 : 268.66 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.22/268.66 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.22x = 268.66 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.22x = 23,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,609.84/179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.74

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