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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.78, 365.52 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.78, 365.52 and 176.40 is: 243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.78 : 365.52 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.78/365.52 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.78x = 365.52 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.78x = 64,477.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,477.73/264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.51

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