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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.39, 282.15 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.39, 282.15 and 176.72 is: 243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.39 : 282.15 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.39/282.15 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.39x = 282.15 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.39x = 49,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,860.14/204.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.95

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