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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.21, 247.40 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.21, 247.40 and 121.30 is: 167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.21 : 247.40 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.21/247.40 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.21x = 247.40 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.21x = 30,009.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,009.62/179.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.46

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