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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 282.84 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 282.84 and 177.72 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 282.84 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/282.84 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 282.84 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 50,266.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,266.32/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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