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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.62, 247.73 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.62, 247.73 and 120.56 is: 166.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.62 : 247.73 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.62/247.73 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.62x = 247.73 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.62x = 29,864.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,864.49/179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.27

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