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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.05, 365.91 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.05, 365.91 and 177.87 is: 245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.05 : 365.91 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.05/365.91 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.05x = 365.91 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.05x = 65,084.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,084.41/265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.56

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