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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.52, 365.12 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.52, 365.12 and 177.22 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.52 : 365.12 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.52/365.12 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.52x = 365.12 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.52x = 64,706.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,706.57/264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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