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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.98, 247.08 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.98, 247.08 and 124.02 is: 171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.98 : 247.08 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.98/247.08 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.98x = 247.08 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.98x = 30,642.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,642.86/178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.21

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