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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 248.23 and 127.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 248.23 and 127.69 is: 176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 248.23 = 127.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/248.23 = 127.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 248.23 × 127.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 31,696.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,696.49/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.00

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