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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.56, 280.78 and 177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.56, 280.78 and 177.64 is: 245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.56 : 280.78 = 177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.56/280.78 = 177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.56x = 280.78 × 177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.56x = 49,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,877.76/203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.03

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