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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.69, 248.01 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.69, 248.01 and 121.44 is: 167.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.69 : 248.01 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.69/248.01 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.69x = 248.01 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.69x = 30,118.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,118.33/179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.61

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