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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.54, 306.99 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.54, 306.99 and 177.54 is: 266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.54 : 306.99 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.54/306.99 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.54x = 306.99 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.54x = 54,503.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,503.00/204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.47

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