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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.54, 308.49 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.54, 308.49 and 178.54 is: 267.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.54 : 308.49 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.54/308.49 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.54x = 308.49 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.54x = 55,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,077.80/205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.97

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