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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.07, 395.84 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.07, 395.84 and 177.44 is: 265.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.07 : 395.84 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.07/395.84 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.07x = 395.84 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.07x = 70,235.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,235.65/264.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.98

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