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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.84, 268.30 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.84, 268.30 and 152.48 is: 227.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.84 : 268.30 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.84/268.30 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.84x = 268.30 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.84x = 40,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,910.38/179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.48

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