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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 365.99 and 177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 365.99 and 177.75 is: 245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 365.99 = 177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/365.99 = 177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 365.99 × 177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 65,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,053.83/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.52

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