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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 247.11 and 120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 247.11 and 120.06 is: 165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 247.11 = 120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/247.11 = 120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 247.11 × 120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 29,668.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,668.03/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.73

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