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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.11, 396.92 and 178.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.11, 396.92 and 178.23 is: 266.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.11 : 396.92 = 178.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.11/396.92 = 178.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.11x = 396.92 × 178.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.11x = 70,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,742.16/265.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.84

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