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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 269.62 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 269.62 and 128.34 is: 192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 269.62 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/269.62 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 269.62 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 34,603.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,603.03/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.62

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