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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.46, 247.73 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.46, 247.73 and 127.08 is: 175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.46 : 247.73 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.46/247.73 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.46x = 247.73 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.46x = 31,480.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,480.89/179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.42

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