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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.22, 247.23 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.22, 247.23 and 121.02 is: 166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.22 : 247.23 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.22/247.23 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.22x = 247.23 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.22x = 29,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,919.77/179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.94

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