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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 287.76 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 287.76 and 179.28 is: 247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 287.76 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/287.76 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 287.76 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 51,589.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,589.61/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.22

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