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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.49, 280.76 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.49, 280.76 and 177.53 is: 244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.49 : 280.76 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.49/280.76 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.49x = 280.76 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.49x = 49,841.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,841.03/203.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.93

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