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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.98, 248.41 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.98, 248.41 and 127.53 is: 176.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.98 : 248.41 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.98/248.41 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.98x = 248.41 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.98x = 31,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,679.73/179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.02

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