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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.99, 247.04 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.99, 247.04 and 149.87 is: 206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.99 : 247.04 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.99/247.04 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.99x = 247.04 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.99x = 37,023.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,023.88/178.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.85

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