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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.15, 281.79 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.15, 281.79 and 176.81 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.15 : 281.79 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.15/281.79 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.15x = 281.79 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.15x = 49,823.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,823.29/204.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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