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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.96, 285.54 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.96, 285.54 and 179.56 is: 247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.96 : 285.54 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.96/285.54 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.96x = 285.54 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.96x = 51,271.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,271.56/206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.74

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