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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.31, 269.07 and 151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.31, 269.07 and 151.98 is: 228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.31 : 269.07 = 151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.31/269.07 = 151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.31x = 269.07 × 151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.31x = 40,893.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,893.26/179.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.06

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