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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.66, 282.65 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.66, 282.65 and 176.90 is: 244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.66 : 282.65 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.66/282.65 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.66x = 282.65 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.66x = 49,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,998.49/204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.30

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