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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.73, 248.09 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.73, 248.09 and 121.50 is: 167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.73 : 248.09 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.73/248.09 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.73x = 248.09 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.73x = 30,142.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,142.33/179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.71

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