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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.84, 248.12 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.84, 248.12 and 124.49 is: 171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.84 : 248.12 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.84/248.12 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.84x = 248.12 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.84x = 30,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,888.46/179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.76

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