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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.19, 247.59 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.19, 247.59 and 150.03 is: 207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.19 : 247.59 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.19/247.59 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.19x = 247.59 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.19x = 37,145.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,145.93/179.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.30

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