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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 366.15 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 366.15 and 176.91 is: 244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 366.15 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/366.15 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 366.15 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 64,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,775.60/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.00

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