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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 246.38 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 246.38 and 151.74 is: 208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 246.38 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/246.38 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 246.38 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 37,384.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,384.94/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.84

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