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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.76, 284.66 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.76, 284.66 and 179.50 is: 247.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.76 : 284.66 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.76/284.66 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.76x = 284.66 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.76x = 51,096.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,096.47/206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.13

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