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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.60, 247.71 and 120.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.60, 247.71 and 120.57 is: 166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.60 : 247.71 = 120.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.60/247.71 = 120.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.60x = 247.71 × 120.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.60x = 29,866.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,866.39/179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.29

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