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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.35, 304.66 and 176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.35, 304.66 and 176.17 is: 263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.35 : 304.66 = 176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.35/304.66 = 176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.35x = 304.66 × 176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.35x = 53,669.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,669.55/203.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.93

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