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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 365.64 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 365.64 and 177.84 is: 245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 365.64 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/365.64 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 365.64 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 65,025.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,025.42/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.42

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