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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 282.06 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 282.06 and 179.72 is: 248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 282.06 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/282.06 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 282.06 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 50,691.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,691.82/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.39

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