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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.00, 247.10 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.00, 247.10 and 126.65 is: 174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.00 : 247.10 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.00/247.10 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.00x = 247.10 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.00x = 31,293.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,293.35/179.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.83

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