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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.68, 304.91 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.68, 304.91 and 176.34 is: 263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.68 : 304.91 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.68/304.91 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.68x = 304.91 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.68x = 53,769.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,769.74/203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.99

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