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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.10, 288.26 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.10, 288.26 and 179.52 is: 247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.10 : 288.26 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.10/288.26 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.10x = 288.26 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.10x = 51,748.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,748.44/209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.48

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