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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.98, 248.33 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.98, 248.33 and 124.70 is: 172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.98 : 248.33 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.98/248.33 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.98x = 248.33 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.98x = 30,965.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,965.51/179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.05

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