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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.52, 247.72 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.52, 247.72 and 121.32 is: 167.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.52 : 247.72 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.52/247.72 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.52x = 247.72 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.52x = 30,053.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,053.39/179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.41

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