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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.16, 246.96 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.16, 246.96 and 129.21 is: 178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.16 : 246.96 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.16/246.96 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.16x = 246.96 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.16x = 31,909.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,909.70/179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.11

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