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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 268.21 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 268.21 and 152.08 is: 227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 268.21 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/268.21 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 268.21 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 40,789.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,789.38/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.85

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