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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.78, 269.40 and 88.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.78, 269.40 and 88.37 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.78 : 269.40 = 88.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.78/269.40 = 88.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.78x = 269.40 × 88.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.78x = 23,805.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,805.87/179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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