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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 284.25 and 179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 284.25 and 179.94 is: 248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 284.25 = 179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/284.25 = 179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 284.25 × 179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 51,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,147.95/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.10

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