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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.70, 269.60 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.70, 269.60 and 88.40 is: 132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.70 : 269.60 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.70/269.60 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.70x = 269.60 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.70x = 23,830.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,830.85/179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.61

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