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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.70, 247.70 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.70, 247.70 and 124.35 is: 171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.70 : 247.70 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.70/247.70 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.70x = 247.70 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.70x = 30,800.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,800.87/179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.40

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