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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 307.26 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 307.26 and 176.18 is: 264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 307.26 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/307.26 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 307.26 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 54,133.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,133.07/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.41

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