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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.55, 269.40 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.55, 269.40 and 128.52 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.55 : 269.40 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.55/269.40 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.55x = 269.40 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.55x = 34,623.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,623.29/179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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