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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.21, 366.11 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.21, 366.11 and 176.74 is: 243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.21 : 366.11 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.21/366.11 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.21x = 366.11 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.21x = 64,705.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,705.81/265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.98

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