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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.58, 247.44 and 124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.58, 247.44 and 124.21 is: 171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.58 : 247.44 = 124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.58/247.44 = 124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.58x = 247.44 × 124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.58x = 30,734.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,734.52/179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.15

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