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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.79, 247.77 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.79, 247.77 and 150.23 is: 207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.79 : 247.77 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.79/247.77 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.79x = 247.77 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.79x = 37,221.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,221.25/179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.03

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