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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.89, 270.12 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.89, 270.12 and 151.21 is: 227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.89 : 270.12 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.89/270.12 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.89x = 270.12 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.89x = 40,844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,844.85/179.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.05

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