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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.61, 366.05 and 176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.61, 366.05 and 176.93 is: 243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.61 : 366.05 = 176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.61/366.05 = 176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.61x = 366.05 × 176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.61x = 64,765.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,765.23/265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.84

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