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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.69, 269.46 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.69, 269.46 and 88.43 is: 132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.69 : 269.46 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.69/269.46 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.69x = 269.46 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.69x = 23,827.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,827.00/179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.60

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