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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.42, 395.52 and 177.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.42, 395.52 and 177.78 is: 265.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.42 : 395.52 = 177.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.42/395.52 = 177.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.42x = 395.52 × 177.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.42x = 70,315.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,315.55/264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.92

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