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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 268.13 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 268.13 and 150.54 is: 224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 268.13 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/268.13 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 268.13 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 40,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,363.66/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.54

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