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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.84, 270.32 and 149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.84, 270.32 and 149.60 is: 224.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.84 : 270.32 = 149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.84/270.32 = 149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.84x = 270.32 × 149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.84x = 40,439.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,439.87/179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.87

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