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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.63, 247.86 and 123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.63, 247.86 and 123.65 is: 170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.63 : 247.86 = 123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.63/247.86 = 123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.63x = 247.86 × 123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.63x = 30,646.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,646.65/179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.61

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