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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 267.83 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 267.83 and 152.06 is: 227.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 267.83 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/267.83 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 267.83 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 40,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,724.13/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.00

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