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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.73, 269.61 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.73, 269.61 and 88.43 is: 132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.73 : 269.61 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.73/269.61 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.73x = 269.61 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.73x = 23,840.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,840.26/179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.65

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