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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.90, 284.89 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.90, 284.89 and 179.73 is: 248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.90 : 284.89 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.90/284.89 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.90x = 284.89 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.90x = 51,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,203.28/205.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.68

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