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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.66, 396.98 and 178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.66, 396.98 and 178.19 is: 267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.66 : 396.98 = 178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.66/396.98 = 178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.66x = 396.98 × 178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.66x = 70,737.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,737.87/264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.28

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