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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.84, 278.49 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.84, 278.49 and 179.79 is: 248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.84 : 278.49 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.84/278.49 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.84x = 278.49 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.84x = 50,069.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,069.72/201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.07

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