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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.73, 247.94 and 120.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.73, 247.94 and 120.73 is: 166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.73 : 247.94 = 120.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.73/247.94 = 120.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.73x = 247.94 × 120.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.73x = 29,934.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,934.23/179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.55

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