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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.28, 247.38 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.28, 247.38 and 121.02 is: 166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.28 : 247.38 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.28/247.38 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.28x = 247.38 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.28x = 29,937.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,937.93/179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.99

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