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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.88, 365.66 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.88, 365.66 and 176.51 is: 243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.88 : 365.66 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.88/365.66 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.88x = 365.66 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.88x = 64,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,540.60/264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.66

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