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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.30, 280.41 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.30, 280.41 and 179.96 is: 248.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.30 : 280.41 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.30/280.41 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.30x = 280.41 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.30x = 50,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,461.18/203.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.22

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