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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.47, 269.32 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.47, 269.32 and 124.47 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.47 : 269.32 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.47/269.32 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.47x = 269.32 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.47x = 33,522.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,522.26/179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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