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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 247.48 and 126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 247.48 and 126.94 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 247.48 = 126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/247.48 = 126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 247.48 × 126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 31,415.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,415.11/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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