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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.71, 248.01 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.71, 248.01 and 124.47 is: 171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.71 : 248.01 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.71/248.01 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.71x = 248.01 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.71x = 30,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,869.34/179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.78

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