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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.68, 365.33 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.68, 365.33 and 177.34 is: 244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.68 : 365.33 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.68/365.33 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.68x = 365.33 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.68x = 64,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,787.62/264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.78

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