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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.04, 305.68 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.04, 305.68 and 176.68 is: 264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.04 : 305.68 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.04/305.68 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.04x = 305.68 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.04x = 54,007.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,007.54/204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.69

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