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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.94, 304.58 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.94, 304.58 and 176.58 is: 263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.94 : 304.58 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.94/304.58 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.94x = 304.58 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.94x = 53,783.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,783.18/203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.72

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