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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.69, 366.78 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.69, 366.78 and 177.32 is: 244.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.69 : 366.78 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.69/366.78 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.69x = 366.78 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.69x = 65,037.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,037.43/265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.79

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