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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 284.28 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 284.28 and 179.64 is: 248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 284.28 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/284.28 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 284.28 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 51,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,068.06/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.58

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