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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 367.74 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 367.74 and 176.44 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 367.74 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/367.74 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 367.74 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 64,884.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,884.05/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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