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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.68, 286.98 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.68, 286.98 and 179.96 is: 248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.68 : 286.98 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.68/286.98 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.68x = 286.98 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.68x = 51,644.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,644.92/207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.68

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