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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.99, 381.81 and 178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.99, 381.81 and 178.04 is: 266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.99 : 381.81 = 178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.99/381.81 = 178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.99x = 381.81 × 178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.99x = 67,977.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,977.45/254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.59

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