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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.04, 267.27 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.04, 267.27 and 151.68 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.04 : 267.27 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.04/267.27 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.04x = 267.27 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.04x = 40,539.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,539.51/179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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