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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.83, 248.26 and 150.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.83, 248.26 and 150.67 is: 208.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.83 : 248.26 = 150.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.83/248.26 = 150.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.83x = 248.26 × 150.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.83x = 37,405.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,405.33/179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.00

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