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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 247.71 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 247.71 and 120.50 is: 166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 247.71 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/247.71 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 247.71 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 29,849.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,849.06/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.35

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