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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 269.10 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 269.10 and 88.13 is: 132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 269.10 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/269.10 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 269.10 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 23,716.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716.46/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.24

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