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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.41, 268.74 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.41, 268.74 and 88.19 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.41 : 268.74 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.41/268.74 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.41x = 268.74 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.41x = 23,700.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,700.18/179.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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