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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 367.15 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 367.15 and 176.21 is: 264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 367.15 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/367.15 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 367.15 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 64,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,695.50/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.06

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