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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.53, 282.96 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.53, 282.96 and 179.64 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.53 : 282.96 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.53/282.96 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.53x = 282.96 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.53x = 50,830.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,830.93/205.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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