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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.38, 246.35 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.38, 246.35 and 150.22 is: 206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.38 : 246.35 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.38/246.35 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.38x = 246.35 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.38x = 37,006.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,006.70/179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.30

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