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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 366.27 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 366.27 and 176.95 is: 244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 366.27 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/366.27 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 366.27 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 64,811.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,811.48/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.28

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