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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 365.92 and 176.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 365.92 and 176.69 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 365.92 = 176.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/365.92 = 176.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 365.92 × 176.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 64,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,654.40/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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