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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.10, 280.04 and 178.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.10, 280.04 and 178.10 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.10 : 280.04 = 178.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.10/280.04 = 178.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.10x = 280.04 × 178.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.10x = 49,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,875.12/203.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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