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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.67, 269.07 and 128.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.67, 269.07 and 128.33 is: 192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.67 : 269.07 = 128.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.67/269.07 = 128.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.67x = 269.07 × 128.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.67x = 34,531.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,531.17/179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.19

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