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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.15, 247.28 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.15, 247.28 and 120.96 is: 166.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.15 : 247.28 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.15/247.28 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.15x = 247.28 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.15x = 29,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,910.38/179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.96

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