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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179, 247.22 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179, 247.22 and 150.20 is: 207.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179 : 247.22 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179/247.22 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179x = 247.22 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179x = 37,132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,132.44/179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.44

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