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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.18, 247.15 and 123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.18, 247.15 and 123.90 is: 170.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.18 : 247.15 = 123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.18/247.15 = 123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.18x = 247.15 × 123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.18x = 30,621.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,621.11/179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.90

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