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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.56, 284.22 and 179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.56, 284.22 and 179.62 is: 248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.56 : 284.22 = 179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.56/284.22 = 179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.56x = 284.22 × 179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.56x = 51,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,050.89/205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.35

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