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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.35, 367.63 and 177.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.35, 367.63 and 177.83 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.35 : 367.63 = 177.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.35/367.63 = 177.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.35x = 367.63 × 177.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.35x = 65,375.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,375.64/266.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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