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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 309.60 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 309.60 and 177.48 is: 266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 309.60 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/309.60 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 309.60 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 54,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,947.81/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.03

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