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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.37, 247.58 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.37, 247.58 and 123.44 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.37 : 247.58 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.37/247.58 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.37x = 247.58 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.37x = 30,559.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,559.42/179.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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