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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.52, 269.43 and 128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.52, 269.43 and 128.18 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.52 : 269.43 = 128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.52/269.43 = 128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.52x = 269.43 × 128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.52x = 34,535.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,535.73/179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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