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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.81, 284.56 and 179.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.81, 284.56 and 179.87 is: 248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.81 : 284.56 = 179.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.81/284.56 = 179.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.81x = 284.56 × 179.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.81x = 51,183.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,183.81/205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.69

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