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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 366.12 and 178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 366.12 and 178.11 is: 245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 366.12 = 178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/366.12 = 178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 366.12 × 178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 65,209.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,209.63/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.90

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