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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.16, 269.16 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.16, 269.16 and 127.96 is: 192.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.16 : 269.16 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.16/269.16 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.16x = 269.16 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.16x = 34,441.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,441.71/179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.24

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