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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.49, 247.75 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.49, 247.75 and 120.58 is: 166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.49 : 247.75 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.49/247.75 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.49x = 247.75 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.49x = 29,873.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,873.70/179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.44

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