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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 269.81 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 269.81 and 88.47 is: 132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 269.81 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/269.81 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 269.81 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 23,869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,869.65/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.74

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