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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.54, 397.17 and 177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.54, 397.17 and 177.93 is: 267.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.54 : 397.17 = 177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.54/397.17 = 177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.54x = 397.17 × 177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.54x = 70,668.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,668.46/264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.14

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