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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 246.78 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 246.78 and 126.39 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 246.78 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/246.78 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 246.78 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 31,190.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,190.52/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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