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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.47, 269.14 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.47, 269.14 and 88.21 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.47 : 269.14 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.47/269.14 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.47x = 269.14 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.47x = 23,740.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,740.84/179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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