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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.11, 247.06 and 123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.11, 247.06 and 123.82 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.11 : 247.06 = 123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.11/247.06 = 123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.11x = 247.06 × 123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.11x = 30,590.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,590.97/179.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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