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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.79, 248.22 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.79, 248.22 and 124.64 is: 172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.79 : 248.22 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.79/248.22 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.79x = 248.22 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.79x = 30,936.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,936.90/179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.07

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