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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.73, 284 and 179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.73, 284 and 179.54 is: 247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.73 : 284 = 179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.73/284 = 179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.73x = 284 × 179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.73x = 50,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,989.36/205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.85

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