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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.82, 365.46 and 177.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.82, 365.46 and 177.43 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.82 : 365.46 = 177.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.82/365.46 = 177.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.82x = 365.46 × 177.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.82x = 64,843.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,843.57/264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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