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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.15, 304.91 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.15, 304.91 and 176.82 is: 264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.15 : 304.91 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.15/304.91 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.15x = 304.91 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.15x = 53,912.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,912.32/204.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.08

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