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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.59, 365.31 and 177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.59, 365.31 and 177.38 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.59 : 365.31 = 177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.59/365.31 = 177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.59x = 365.31 × 177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.59x = 64,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,796.86/264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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