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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.82, 284 and 176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.82, 284 and 176.66 is: 243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.82 : 284 = 176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.82/284 = 176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.82x = 284 × 176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.82x = 50,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,171.44/205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.76

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