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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 247.05 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 247.05 and 123.78 is: 170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 247.05 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/247.05 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 247.05 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 30,579.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,579.85/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.83

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