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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 366.46 and 177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 366.46 and 177.14 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 366.46 = 177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/366.46 = 177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 366.46 × 177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 64,915.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,915.20/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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