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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.07, 247.03 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.07, 247.03 and 123.84 is: 170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.07 : 247.03 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.07/247.03 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.07x = 247.03 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.07x = 30,592.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,592.20/179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.84

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