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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 280.71 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 280.71 and 176.02 is: 242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 280.71 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/280.71 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 280.71 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 49,410.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,410.57/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.88

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