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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 368.37 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 368.37 and 176.33 is: 264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 368.37 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/368.37 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 368.37 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 64,954.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,954.03/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.37

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