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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.80, 365.12 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.80, 365.12 and 177.36 is: 244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.80 : 365.12 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.80/365.12 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.80x = 365.12 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.80x = 64,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,757.68/264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.55

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