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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.18, 288.45 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.18, 288.45 and 179.78 is: 247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.18 : 288.45 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.18/288.45 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.18x = 288.45 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.18x = 51,857.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,857.54/209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.91

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