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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.09, 364.59 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.09, 364.59 and 176.79 is: 244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.09 : 364.59 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.09/364.59 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.09x = 364.59 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.09x = 64,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,455.87/264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.07

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