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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.88, 281.60 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.88, 281.60 and 177.60 is: 245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.88 : 281.60 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.88/281.60 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.88x = 281.60 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.88x = 50,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,012.16/203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.30

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