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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.78, 279.48 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.78, 279.48 and 179.16 is: 246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.78 : 279.48 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.78/279.48 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.78x = 279.48 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.78x = 50,071.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,071.64/202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.93

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