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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.11, 395.65 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.11, 395.65 and 177.20 is: 265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.11 : 395.65 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.11/395.65 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.11x = 395.65 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.11x = 70,111.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,111.13/264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.46

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