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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.24, 247.22 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.24, 247.22 and 120.29 is: 165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.24 : 247.22 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.24/247.22 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.24x = 247.22 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.24x = 29,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,738.57/179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.91

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