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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.36, 268.29 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.36, 268.29 and 150.51 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.36 : 268.29 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.36/268.29 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.36x = 268.29 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.36x = 40,380.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,380.33/179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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