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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.75, 281.70 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.75, 281.70 and 177.03 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.75 : 281.70 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.75/281.70 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.75x = 281.70 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.75x = 49,869.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,869.35/204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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