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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.28, 247.45 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.28, 247.45 and 120.35 is: 166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.28 : 247.45 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.28/247.45 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.28x = 247.45 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.28x = 29,780.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,780.61/179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.11

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