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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.39, 367.67 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.39, 367.67 and 176.81 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.39 : 367.67 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.39/367.67 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.39x = 367.67 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.39x = 65,006.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,006.34/245.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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