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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.50, 268.77 and 127.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.50, 268.77 and 127.87 is: 191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.50 : 268.77 = 127.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.50/268.77 = 127.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.50x = 268.77 × 127.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.50x = 34,367.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,367.62/179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.46

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