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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.92, 270.34 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.92, 270.34 and 126.16 is: 189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.92 : 270.34 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.92/270.34 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.92x = 270.34 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.92x = 34,105.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,105.10/179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.56

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