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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.77, 303.89 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.77, 303.89 and 179.52 is: 267.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.77 : 303.89 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.77/303.89 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.77x = 303.89 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.77x = 54,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,554.33/203.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.73

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