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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.91, 287.67 and 179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.91, 287.67 and 179.27 is: 246.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.91 : 287.67 = 179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.91/287.67 = 179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.91x = 287.67 × 179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.91x = 51,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,570.60/208.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.86

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