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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 368.55 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 368.55 and 176.18 is: 264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 368.55 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/368.55 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 368.55 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 64,931.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,931.14/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.40

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