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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.36, 364.68 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.36, 364.68 and 177.12 is: 244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.36 : 364.68 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.36/364.68 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.36x = 364.68 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.36x = 64,592.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,592.12/264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.33

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