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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.58, 247.84 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.58, 247.84 and 124.32 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.58 : 247.84 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.58/247.84 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.58x = 247.84 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.58x = 30,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,811.47/179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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