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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.56, 306.58 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.56, 306.58 and 178.44 is: 267.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.56 : 306.58 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.56/306.58 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.56x = 306.58 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.56x = 54,706.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,706.14/204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.43

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