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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.67, 364.91 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.67, 364.91 and 177.19 is: 244.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.67 : 364.91 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.67/364.91 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.67x = 364.91 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.67x = 64,656.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,656.60/264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.29

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