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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.82, 397.10 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.82, 397.10 and 177.94 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.82 : 397.10 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.82/397.10 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.82x = 397.10 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.82x = 70,657.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,657.54/264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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