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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.90, 269.94 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.90, 269.94 and 88.58 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.90 : 269.94 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.90/269.94 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.90x = 269.94 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.90x = 23,911.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,911.29/179.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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