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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.48, 269.08 and 128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.48, 269.08 and 128 is: 191.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.48 : 269.08 = 128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.48/269.08 = 128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.48x = 269.08 × 128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.48x = 34,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,442.24/179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.90

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