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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.72, 247.95 and 123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.72, 247.95 and 123.70 is: 170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.72 : 247.95 = 123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.72/247.95 = 123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.72x = 247.95 × 123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.72x = 30,670.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,670.80/179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.66

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