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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.49, 247.40 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.49, 247.40 and 149.87 is: 206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.49 : 247.40 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.49/247.40 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.49x = 247.40 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.49x = 37,078.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,078.27/179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.57

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