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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.10, 247.12 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.10, 247.12 and 123.95 is: 171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.10 : 247.12 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.10/247.12 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.10x = 247.12 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.10x = 30,630.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,630.83/179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.03

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