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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 247.82 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 247.82 and 124.12 is: 171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 247.82 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/247.82 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 247.82 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 30,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,759.42/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.46

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