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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.97, 284.02 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.97, 284.02 and 176.56 is: 243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.97 : 284.02 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.97/284.02 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.97x = 284.02 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.97x = 50,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,145.42/205.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.47

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