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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 307.20 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 307.20 and 176.74 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 307.20 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/307.20 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 307.20 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 54,294.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,294.53/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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