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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.79, 269.43 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.79, 269.43 and 88.38 is: 132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.79 : 269.43 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.79/269.43 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.79x = 269.43 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.79x = 23,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,812.22/179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.44

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