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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.01, 395.61 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.01, 395.61 and 176.13 is: 263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.01 : 395.61 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.01/395.61 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.01x = 395.61 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.01x = 69,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,678.79/264.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.92

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