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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 277.83 and 179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 277.83 and 179.37 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 277.83 = 179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/277.83 = 179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 277.83 × 179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 49,834.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,834.37/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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