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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.43, 365.04 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.43, 365.04 and 176.06 is: 243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.43 : 365.04 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.43/365.04 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.43x = 365.04 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.43x = 64,267.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,267.80/264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.04

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