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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.24, 281.01 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.24, 281.01 and 176.52 is: 242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.24 : 281.01 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.24/281.01 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.24x = 281.01 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.24x = 49,603.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,603.89/204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.87

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