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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.89, 369.06 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.89, 369.06 and 177.09 is: 265.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.89 : 369.06 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.89/369.06 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.89x = 369.06 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.89x = 65,354.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,354.79/245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.79

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