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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.05, 248.47 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.05, 248.47 and 127.58 is: 176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.05 : 248.47 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.05/248.47 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.05x = 248.47 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.05x = 31,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,698.24/180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.06

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