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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.29, 247.62 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.29, 247.62 and 120.18 is: 165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.29 : 247.62 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.29/247.62 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.29x = 247.62 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.29x = 29,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,758.97/179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.98

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