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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.48, 279.97 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.48, 279.97 and 178.88 is: 246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.48 : 279.97 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.48/279.97 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.48x = 279.97 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.48x = 50,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,080.24/203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.12

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