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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.94, 248.12 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.94, 248.12 and 121.80 is: 167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.94 : 248.12 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.94/248.12 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.94x = 248.12 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.94x = 30,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,221.02/179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.95

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