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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 368.04 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 368.04 and 176.24 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 368.04 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/368.04 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 368.04 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 64,863.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,863.37/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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