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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 247.95 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 247.95 and 123.81 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 247.95 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/247.95 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 247.95 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 30,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,698.69/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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