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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.60, 285.93 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.60, 285.93 and 179.97 is: 247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.60 : 285.93 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.60/285.93 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.60x = 285.93 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.60x = 51,458.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,458.82/207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.87

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