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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.50, 247.55 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.50, 247.55 and 151.93 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.50 : 247.55 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.50/247.55 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.50x = 247.55 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.50x = 37,610.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,610.27/179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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