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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 248.42 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 248.42 and 121.76 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 248.42 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/248.42 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 248.42 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 30,247.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,247.62/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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