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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.90, 247.47 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.90, 247.47 and 150.38 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.90 : 247.47 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.90/247.47 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.90x = 247.47 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.90x = 37,214.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,214.54/179.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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