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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.69, 248.17 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.69, 248.17 and 121.37 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.69 : 248.17 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.69/248.17 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.69x = 248.17 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.69x = 30,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,120.08/179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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