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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.18, 365.82 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.18, 365.82 and 176.70 is: 243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.18 : 365.82 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.18/365.82 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.18x = 365.82 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.18x = 64,640.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,640.39/265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.76

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