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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 366.57 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 366.57 and 177.19 is: 244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 366.57 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/366.57 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 366.57 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 64,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,951.62/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.43

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