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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 287.61 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 287.61 and 179.16 is: 247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 287.61 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/287.61 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 287.61 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 51,526.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,526.46/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.06

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