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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 365.91 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 365.91 and 176.78 is: 244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 365.91 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/365.91 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 365.91 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 64,685.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,685.57/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.03

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