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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.35, 366.25 and 176.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.35, 366.25 and 176.83 is: 244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.35 : 366.25 = 176.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.35/366.25 = 176.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.35x = 366.25 × 176.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.35x = 64,764.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,764.52/265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.07

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