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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.59, 247.37 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.59, 247.37 and 127.04 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.59 : 247.37 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.59/247.37 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.59x = 247.37 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.59x = 31,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,424.65/179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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