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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.80, 268.67 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.80, 268.67 and 151 is: 225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.80 : 268.67 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.80/268.67 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.80x = 268.67 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.80x = 40,569.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,569.17/179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.63

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