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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.92, 269.56 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.92, 269.56 and 88.50 is: 132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.92 : 269.56 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.92/269.56 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.92x = 269.56 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.92x = 23,856.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,856.06/179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.59

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