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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.36, 278.16 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.36, 278.16 and 179.52 is: 247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.36 : 278.16 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.36/278.16 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.36x = 278.16 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.36x = 49,935.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,935.28/201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.99

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