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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.55, 365.22 and 177.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.55, 365.22 and 177.37 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.55 : 365.22 = 177.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.55/365.22 = 177.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.55x = 365.22 × 177.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.55x = 64,779.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,779.07/264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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