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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.29, 366.23 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.29, 366.23 and 176.92 is: 244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.29 : 366.23 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.29/366.23 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.29x = 366.23 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.29x = 64,793.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,793.41/265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.24

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