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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 364.08 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 364.08 and 176.74 is: 243.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 364.08 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/364.08 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 364.08 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 64,347.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,347.50/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.70

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