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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.00, 267.95 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.00, 267.95 and 151.73 is: 227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.00 : 267.95 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.00/267.95 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.00x = 267.95 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.00x = 40,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,653.96/179.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.12

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