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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.92, 365.41 and 176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.92, 365.41 and 176.43 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.92 : 365.41 = 176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.92/365.41 = 176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.92x = 365.41 × 176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.92x = 64,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,468.82/264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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