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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 395.61 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 395.61 and 176.01 is: 263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 395.61 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/395.61 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 395.61 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 69,631.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,631.32/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.75

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