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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.43, 305.58 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.43, 305.58 and 176.31 is: 264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.43 : 305.58 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.43/305.58 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.43x = 305.58 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.43x = 53,876.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,876.81/203.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.84

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