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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 366.03 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 366.03 and 177.84 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 366.03 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/366.03 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 366.03 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 65,094.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,094.78/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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