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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.41, 247.65 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.41, 247.65 and 120.49 is: 166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.41 : 247.65 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.41/247.65 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.41x = 247.65 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.41x = 29,839.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,839.35/179.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.32

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