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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.31, 281.30 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.31, 281.30 and 176.64 is: 243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.31 : 281.30 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.31/281.30 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.31x = 281.30 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.31x = 49,688.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,688.83/204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.20

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