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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.94, 367.11 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.94, 367.11 and 177.56 is: 245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.94 : 367.11 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.94/367.11 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.94x = 367.11 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.94x = 65,182.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,182.22/265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.11

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