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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 284.76 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 284.76 and 178.98 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 284.76 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/284.76 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 284.76 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 50,966.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,966.34/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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