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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.03, 364.18 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.03, 364.18 and 176.70 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.03 : 364.18 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.03/364.18 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.03x = 364.18 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.03x = 64,350.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,350.61/264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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