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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.75, 247.92 and 124.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.75, 247.92 and 124.58 is: 171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.75 : 247.92 = 124.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.75/247.92 = 124.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.75x = 247.92 × 124.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.75x = 30,885.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,885.87/179.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.83

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