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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.79, 248.22 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.79, 248.22 and 121.65 is: 167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.79 : 248.22 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.79/248.22 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.79x = 248.22 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.79x = 30,195.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,195.96/179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.95

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