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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 306.59 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 306.59 and 179.18 is: 268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 306.59 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/306.59 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 306.59 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 54,933.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,933.52/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.37

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