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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.65, 307.85 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.65, 307.85 and 176.58 is: 264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.65 : 307.85 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.65/307.85 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.65x = 307.85 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.65x = 54,359.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,359.27/205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.33

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