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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.22, 247.21 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.22, 247.21 and 151.55 is: 209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.22 : 247.21 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.22/247.21 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.22x = 247.21 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.22x = 37,463.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,463.06/179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.03

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