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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.97, 248.44 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.97, 248.44 and 122.05 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.97 : 248.44 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.97/248.44 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.97x = 248.44 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.97x = 30,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,322.10/179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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