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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.77, 268.13 and 152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.77, 268.13 and 152.53 is: 227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.77 : 268.13 = 152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.77/268.13 = 152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.77x = 268.13 × 152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.77x = 40,897.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,897.87/179.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.50

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