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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.97, 365.42 and 176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.97, 365.42 and 176.45 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.97 : 365.42 = 176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.97/365.42 = 176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.97x = 365.42 × 176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.97x = 64,479.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,479.71/264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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