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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.11, 279.45 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.11, 279.45 and 178.50 is: 245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.11 : 279.45 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.11/279.45 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.11x = 279.45 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.11x = 49,882.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,882.87/203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.60

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