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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.51, 286.38 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.51, 286.38 and 179.97 is: 248.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.51 : 286.38 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.51/286.38 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.51x = 286.38 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.51x = 51,539.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,539.81/207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.37

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