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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 304.02 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 304.02 and 177.80 is: 265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 304.02 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/304.02 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 304.02 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 54,053.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,053.24/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.34

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