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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 248.10 and 120.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 248.10 and 120.85 is: 166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 248.10 = 120.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/248.10 = 120.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 248.10 × 120.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 29,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,981.04/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.67

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