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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 306.07 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 306.07 and 176.58 is: 265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 306.07 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/306.07 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 306.07 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 54,046.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,046.12/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.04

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