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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.74, 397.52 and 178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.74, 397.52 and 178.18 is: 267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.74 : 397.52 = 178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.74/397.52 = 178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.74x = 397.52 × 178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.74x = 70,830.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,830.11/264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.55

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