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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 280.83 and 179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 280.83 and 179.35 is: 246.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 280.83 = 179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/280.83 = 179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 280.83 × 179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 50,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,366.86/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.99

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