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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 395.94 and 177.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 395.94 and 177.46 is: 266.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 395.94 = 177.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/395.94 = 177.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 395.94 × 177.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 70,263.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,263.51/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.11

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