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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.02, 395.50 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.02, 395.50 and 177.44 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.02 : 395.50 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.02/395.50 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.02x = 395.50 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.02x = 70,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,177.52/264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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