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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.56, 247.86 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.56, 247.86 and 121.32 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.56 : 247.86 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.56/247.86 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.56x = 247.86 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.56x = 30,070.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,070.38/179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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