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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.23, 247.23 and 123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.23, 247.23 and 123.97 is: 171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.23 : 247.23 = 123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.23/247.23 = 123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.23x = 247.23 × 123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.23x = 30,649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,649.10/179.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.00

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