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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.84, 365.58 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.84, 365.58 and 177.48 is: 244.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.84 : 365.58 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.84/365.58 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.84x = 365.58 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.84x = 64,883.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,883.14/264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.99

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