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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.48, 247.70 and 124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.48, 247.70 and 124.17 is: 171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.48 : 247.70 = 124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.48/247.70 = 124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.48x = 247.70 × 124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.48x = 30,756.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,756.91/179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.37

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