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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.97, 270.06 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.97, 270.06 and 88.62 is: 132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.97 : 270.06 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.97/270.06 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.97x = 270.06 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.97x = 23,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,932.72/179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.98

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