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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.78, 364.98 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.78, 364.98 and 177.30 is: 244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.78 : 364.98 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.78/364.98 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.78x = 364.98 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.78x = 64,710.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,710.95/264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.40

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