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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.06, 246.72 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.06, 246.72 and 120.74 is: 166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.06 : 246.72 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.06/246.72 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.06x = 246.72 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.06x = 29,788.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,788.97/179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.36

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