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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 367.03 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 367.03 and 177.53 is: 245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 367.03 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/367.03 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 367.03 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 65,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,157.22/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.03

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