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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.10, 397.53 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.10, 397.53 and 178.43 is: 267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.10 : 397.53 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.10/397.53 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.10x = 397.53 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.10x = 70,929.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,929.29/265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.56

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