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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.42, 367.82 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.42, 367.82 and 177.18 is: 265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.42 : 367.82 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.42/367.82 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.42x = 367.82 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.42x = 65,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,170.35/245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.55

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