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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 366.09 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 366.09 and 176.82 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 366.09 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/366.09 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 366.09 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 64,732.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,732.03/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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