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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.37, 364.98 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.37, 364.98 and 175.87 is: 242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.37 : 364.98 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.37/364.98 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.37x = 364.98 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.37x = 64,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,189.03/264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.80

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