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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 282.62 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 282.62 and 178.54 is: 246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 282.62 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/282.62 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 282.62 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 50,458.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,458.71/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.47

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