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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.71, 247.82 and 127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.71, 247.82 and 127.31 is: 175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.71 : 247.82 = 127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.71/247.82 = 127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.71x = 247.82 × 127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.71x = 31,549.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,549.96/179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.56

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