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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 367.76 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 367.76 and 176.52 is: 264.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 367.76 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/367.76 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 367.76 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 64,917.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,917.00/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.54

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