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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.54, 269.07 and 127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.54, 269.07 and 127.89 is: 191.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.54 : 269.07 = 127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.54/269.07 = 127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.54x = 269.07 × 127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.54x = 34,411.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,411.36/179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.67

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