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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.86, 279.76 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.86, 279.76 and 179.56 is: 247.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.86 : 279.76 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.86/279.76 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.86x = 279.76 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.86x = 50,233.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,233.71/202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.63

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