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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.34, 269.10 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.34, 269.10 and 88.12 is: 132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.34 : 269.10 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.34/269.10 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.34x = 269.10 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.34x = 23,713.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,713.09/179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.22

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