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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.03, 247.06 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.03, 247.06 and 126.66 is: 174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.03 : 247.06 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.03/247.06 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.03x = 247.06 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.03x = 31,293.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,293.24/179.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.80

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