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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.64, 365 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.64, 365 and 176.16 is: 242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.64 : 365 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.64/365 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.64x = 365 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.64x = 64,298.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,298.40/264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.97

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