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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.40, 364.73 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.40, 364.73 and 176.92 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.40 : 364.73 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.40/364.73 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.40x = 364.73 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.40x = 64,526.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,526.24/264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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