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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 269.01 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 269.01 and 88.03 is: 131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 269.01 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/269.01 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 269.01 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 23,680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,680.95/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.97

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