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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.34, 246.96 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.34, 246.96 and 150.18 is: 206.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.34 : 246.96 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.34/246.96 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.34x = 246.96 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.34x = 37,088.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,088.45/179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.81

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