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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.11, 268.20 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.11, 268.20 and 150.15 is: 224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.11 : 268.20 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.11/268.20 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.11x = 268.20 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.11x = 40,270.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,270.23/179.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.84

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