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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.50, 269.41 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.50, 269.41 and 88.28 is: 132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.50 : 269.41 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.50/269.41 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.50x = 269.41 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.50x = 23,783.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,783.51/179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.50

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