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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 269.76 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 269.76 and 88.44 is: 132.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 269.76 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/269.76 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 269.76 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 23,857.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,857.57/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.72

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