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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.74, 365.04 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.74, 365.04 and 177.26 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.74 : 365.04 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.74/365.04 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.74x = 365.04 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.74x = 64,705.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,705.17/264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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