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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.34, 247.53 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.34, 247.53 and 150.18 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.34 : 247.53 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.34/247.53 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.34x = 247.53 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.34x = 37,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,174.06/179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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