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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.37, 247.59 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.37, 247.59 and 120.34 is: 166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.37 : 247.59 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.37/247.59 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.37x = 247.59 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.37x = 29,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,794.98/179.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.11

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