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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 285.89 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 285.89 and 179.96 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 285.89 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/285.89 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 285.89 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 51,446.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,446.44/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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