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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.36, 281.84 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.36, 281.84 and 176.72 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.36 : 281.84 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.36/281.84 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.36x = 281.84 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.36x = 49,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,806.76/204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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