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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.60, 269.42 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.60, 269.42 and 88.30 is: 132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.60 : 269.42 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.60/269.42 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.60x = 269.42 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.60x = 23,789.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,789.79/179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.46

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