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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.83, 269.60 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.83, 269.60 and 128.44 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.83 : 269.60 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.83/269.60 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.83x = 269.60 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.83x = 34,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,626.08/179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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