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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 366.06 and 178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 366.06 and 178.12 is: 245.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 366.06 = 178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/366.06 = 178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 366.06 × 178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 65,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,202.61/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.71

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