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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.45, 364.68 and 175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.45, 364.68 and 175.78 is: 242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.45 : 364.68 = 175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.45/364.68 = 175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.45x = 364.68 × 175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.45x = 64,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,102.39/264.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.40

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