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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.68, 395.52 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.68, 395.52 and 178 is: 267

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.68 : 395.52 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.68/395.52 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.68x = 395.52 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.68x = 70,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,402.56/263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267

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