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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.07, 247.05 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.07, 247.05 and 126.71 is: 174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.07 : 247.05 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.07/247.05 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.07x = 247.05 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.07x = 31,302.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,302.47/179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.81

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