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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.52, 395.98 and 177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.52, 395.98 and 177.15 is: 265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.52 : 395.98 = 177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.52/395.98 = 177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.52x = 395.98 × 177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.52x = 70,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,146.98/264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.19

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