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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.98, 268.46 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.98, 268.46 and 151.28 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.98 : 268.46 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.98/268.46 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.98x = 268.46 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.98x = 40,612.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,612.63/179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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