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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.09, 246.68 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.09, 246.68 and 126.54 is: 174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.09 : 246.68 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.09/246.68 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.09x = 246.68 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.09x = 31,214.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,214.28/179.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.30

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