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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.57, 278.28 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.57, 278.28 and 179.70 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.57 : 278.28 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.57/278.28 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.57x = 278.28 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.57x = 50,006.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,006.92/201.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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