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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 268.30 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 268.30 and 150.52 is: 225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 268.30 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/268.30 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 268.30 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 40,384.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,384.52/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.17

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