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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.45, 247.96 and 124.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.45, 247.96 and 124.37 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.45 : 247.96 = 124.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.45/247.96 = 124.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.45x = 247.96 × 124.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.45x = 30,838.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,838.63/179.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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