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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 247.44 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 247.44 and 149.92 is: 206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 247.44 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/247.44 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 247.44 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 37,096.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,096.20/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.73

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