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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.55, 280.06 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.55, 280.06 and 179.82 is: 247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.55 : 280.06 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.55/280.06 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.55x = 280.06 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.55x = 50,360.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,360.39/203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.41

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