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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.03, 363.78 and 176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.03, 363.78 and 176.55 is: 243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.03 : 363.78 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.03/363.78 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.03x = 363.78 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.03x = 64,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,225.36/264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.25

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