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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.10, 307.96 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.10, 307.96 and 176.52 is: 265.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.10 : 307.96 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.10/307.96 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.10x = 307.96 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.10x = 54,360.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,360.22/205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.05

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