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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.57, 269.22 and 128.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.57, 269.22 and 128.21 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.57 : 269.22 = 128.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.57/269.22 = 128.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.57x = 269.22 × 128.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.57x = 34,515.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,515.83/179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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