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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.80, 247.48 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.80, 247.48 and 127.96 is: 176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.80 : 247.48 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.80/247.48 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.80x = 247.48 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.80x = 31,667.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,667.54/179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.13

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