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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.64, 366.90 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.64, 366.90 and 176.97 is: 244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.64 : 366.90 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.64/366.90 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.64x = 366.90 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.64x = 64,929.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,929.41/265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.43

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