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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.68, 269.17 and 88.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.68, 269.17 and 88.11 is: 131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.68 : 269.17 = 88.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.68/269.17 = 88.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.68x = 269.17 × 88.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.68x = 23,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716.57/179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.99

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