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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.45, 396.87 and 177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.45, 396.87 and 177.95 is: 267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.45 : 396.87 = 177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.45/396.87 = 177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.45x = 396.87 × 177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.45x = 70,623.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,623.34/264.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.05

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