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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.48, 269.33 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.48, 269.33 and 88.19 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.48 : 269.33 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.48/269.33 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.48x = 269.33 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.48x = 23,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,751.44/179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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