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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.05, 365.65 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.05, 365.65 and 176.58 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.05 : 365.65 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.05/365.65 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.05x = 365.65 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.05x = 64,566.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,566.04/265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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