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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 248.20 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 248.20 and 124.60 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 248.20 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/248.20 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 248.20 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 30,925.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,925.72/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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