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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 247.28 and 127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 247.28 and 127.59 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 247.28 = 127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/247.28 = 127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 247.28 × 127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 31,549.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,549.82/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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