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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.18, 247.11 and 126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.18, 247.11 and 126.78 is: 174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.18 : 247.11 = 126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.18/247.11 = 126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.18x = 247.11 × 126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.18x = 31,328.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,328.61/179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.85

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