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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.08, 246.82 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.08, 246.82 and 151.52 is: 208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.08 : 246.82 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.08/246.82 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.08x = 246.82 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.08x = 37,398.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,398.17/179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.83

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