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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.89, 248.27 and 124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.89, 248.27 and 124.81 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.89 : 248.27 = 124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.89/248.27 = 124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.89x = 248.27 × 124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.89x = 30,985.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,985.95/179.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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