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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.04, 268.52 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.04, 268.52 and 150.32 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.04 : 268.52 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.04/268.52 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.04x = 268.52 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.04x = 40,363.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,363.93/179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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