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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.73, 305.34 and 176.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.73, 305.34 and 176.77 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.73 : 305.34 = 176.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.73/305.34 = 176.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.73x = 305.34 × 176.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.73x = 53,974.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,974.95/203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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