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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 247.83 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 247.83 and 150.27 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 247.83 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/247.83 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 247.83 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 37,241.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,241.41/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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