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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 247.47 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 247.47 and 151.66 is: 209.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 247.47 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/247.47 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 247.47 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 37,531.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,531.30/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.26

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