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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.58, 268.80 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.58, 268.80 and 125.58 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.58 : 268.80 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.58/268.80 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.58x = 268.80 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.58x = 33,755.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,755.90/179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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