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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.22, 365.72 and 177.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.22, 365.72 and 177.74 is: 245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.22 : 365.72 = 177.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.22/365.72 = 177.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.22x = 365.72 × 177.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.22x = 65,003.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,003.07/265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.09

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