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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.54, 282.59 and 173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.54, 282.59 and 173.78 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.54 : 282.59 = 173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.54/282.59 = 173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.54x = 282.59 × 173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.54x = 49,107.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,107.92/204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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