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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 282.60 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 282.60 and 177.60 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 282.60 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/282.60 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 282.60 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 50,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,189.76/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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