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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 247.85 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 247.85 and 121.42 is: 167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 247.85 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/247.85 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 247.85 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 30,093.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,093.34/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.43

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