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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 247.02 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 247.02 and 123.75 is: 170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 247.02 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/247.02 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 247.02 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 30,570.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,570.00/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.77

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