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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.25, 364.67 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.25, 364.67 and 176.97 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.25 : 364.67 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.25/364.67 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.25x = 364.67 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.25x = 64,535.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,535.65/264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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