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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 248.67 and 127.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 248.67 and 127.69 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 248.67 = 127.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/248.67 = 127.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 248.67 × 127.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 31,752.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,752.67/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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