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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.82, 396.98 and 178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.82, 396.98 and 178.14 is: 267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.82 : 396.98 = 178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.82/396.98 = 178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.82x = 396.98 × 178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.82x = 70,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,718.02/264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.04

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