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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.47, 268.99 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.47, 268.99 and 88.03 is: 131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.47 : 268.99 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.47/268.99 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.47x = 268.99 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.47x = 23,679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,679.19/179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.94

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