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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 364.28 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 364.28 and 177.04 is: 244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 364.28 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/364.28 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 364.28 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 64,492.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,492.13/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.07

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