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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.81, 285.51 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.81, 285.51 and 179.24 is: 247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.81 : 285.51 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.81/285.51 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.81x = 285.51 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.81x = 51,174.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,174.81/206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.45

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