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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.08, 246.83 and 123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.08, 246.83 and 123.70 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.08 : 246.83 = 123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.08/246.83 = 123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.08x = 246.83 × 123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.08x = 30,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,532.56/179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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