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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.02, 364.17 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.02, 364.17 and 176.84 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.02 : 364.17 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.02/364.17 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.02x = 364.17 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.02x = 64,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,399.82/264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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