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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 247.04 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 247.04 and 150.72 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 247.04 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/247.04 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 247.04 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 37,233.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,233.87/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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