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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 285.67 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 285.67 and 179.36 is: 247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 285.67 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/285.67 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 285.67 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 51,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,238.24/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.48

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