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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.25, 364.67 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.25, 364.67 and 176.94 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.25 : 364.67 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.25/364.67 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.25x = 364.67 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.25x = 64,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,524.71/264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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