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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.16, 364.32 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.16, 364.32 and 176.96 is: 244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.16 : 364.32 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.16/364.32 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.16x = 364.32 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.16x = 64,470.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,470.07/264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.06

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