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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.49, 268.83 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.49, 268.83 and 88.26 is: 132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.49 : 268.83 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.49/268.83 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.49x = 268.83 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.49x = 23,726.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,726.94/179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.19

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