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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.14, 366.20 and 176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.14, 366.20 and 176.47 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.14 : 366.20 = 176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.14/366.20 = 176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.14x = 366.20 × 176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.14x = 64,622.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,622.84/265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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