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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.47, 364.91 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.47, 364.91 and 177.39 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.47 : 364.91 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.47/364.91 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.47x = 364.91 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.47x = 64,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,730.50/264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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