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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.94, 282.78 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.94, 282.78 and 177.52 is: 244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.94 : 282.78 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.94/282.78 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.94x = 282.78 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.94x = 50,199.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,199.11/204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.95

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