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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.20, 367.38 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.20, 367.38 and 177.52 is: 244.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.20 : 367.38 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.20/367.38 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.20x = 367.38 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.20x = 65,217.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,217.30/266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.99

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