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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.48, 368.28 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.48, 368.28 and 176.15 is: 264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.48 : 368.28 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.48/368.28 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.48x = 368.28 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.48x = 64,873.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,873.44/245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.28

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