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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.99, 365.49 and 177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.99, 365.49 and 177.51 is: 244.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.99 : 365.49 = 177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.99/365.49 = 177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.99x = 365.49 × 177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.99x = 64,878.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,878.13/264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.83

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