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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.53, 247.69 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.53, 247.69 and 124.25 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.53 : 247.69 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.53/247.69 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.53x = 247.69 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.53x = 30,774.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,774.40/179.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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