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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 364.56 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 364.56 and 176.80 is: 244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 364.56 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/364.56 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 364.56 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 64,454.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,454.21/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.07

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