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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.79, 304.93 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.79, 304.93 and 179.30 is: 268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.79 : 304.93 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.79/304.93 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.79x = 304.93 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.79x = 54,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,673.95/203.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.29

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