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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.81, 284.13 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.81, 284.13 and 178.24 is: 246.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.81 : 284.13 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.81/284.13 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.81x = 284.13 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.81x = 50,643.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,643.33/205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.07

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