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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.37, 366.36 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.37, 366.36 and 176.87 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.37 : 366.36 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.37/366.36 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.37x = 366.36 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.37x = 64,798.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,798.09/265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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