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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.18, 398.04 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.18, 398.04 and 178.24 is: 267.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.18 : 398.04 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.18/398.04 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.18x = 398.04 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.18x = 70,946.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,946.65/265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.54

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