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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 365.99 and 178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 365.99 and 178.11 is: 245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 365.99 = 178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/365.99 = 178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 365.99 × 178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 65,185.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,185.59/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.69

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