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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.60, 247.60 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.60, 247.60 and 150.44 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.60 : 247.60 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.60/247.60 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.60x = 247.60 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.60x = 37,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,248.94/179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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