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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.51, 365.18 and 176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.51, 365.18 and 176.11 is: 243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.51 : 365.18 = 176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.51/365.18 = 176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.51x = 365.18 × 176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.51x = 64,311.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,311.88/264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.13

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