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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.52, 247.79 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.52, 247.79 and 124.34 is: 171.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.52 : 247.79 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.52/247.79 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.52x = 247.79 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.52x = 30,808.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,808.35/179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.62

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