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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.13, 364.60 and 176.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.13, 364.60 and 176.85 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.13 : 364.60 = 176.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.13/364.60 = 176.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.13x = 364.60 × 176.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.13x = 64,478.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,478.63/264.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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