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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.73, 284.46 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.73, 284.46 and 179.79 is: 248.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.73 : 284.46 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.73/284.46 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.73x = 284.46 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.73x = 51,142.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,142.16/205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.59

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