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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.68, 396.94 and 178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.68, 396.94 and 178.62 is: 267.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.68 : 396.94 = 178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.68/396.94 = 178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.68x = 396.94 × 178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.68x = 70,901.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,901.42/264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.88

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