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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 268.31 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 268.31 and 150.05 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 268.31 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/268.31 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 268.31 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 40,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,260.96/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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