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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 280.86 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 280.86 and 179.16 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 280.86 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/280.86 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 280.86 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 50,318.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,318.88/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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