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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.84, 269.15 and 125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.84, 269.15 and 125.51 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.84 : 269.15 = 125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.84/269.15 = 125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.84x = 269.15 × 125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.84x = 33,779.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,779.67/179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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