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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 306.88 and 176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 306.88 and 176.53 is: 264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 306.88 = 176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/306.88 = 176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 306.88 × 176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 54,171.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,171.99/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.16

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