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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.17, 366.05 and 177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.17, 366.05 and 177.96 is: 245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.17 : 366.05 = 177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.17/366.05 = 177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.17x = 366.05 × 177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.17x = 65,142.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,142.26/265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.66

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