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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 365.83 and 178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 365.83 and 178.04 is: 245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 365.83 = 178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/365.83 = 178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 365.83 × 178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 65,129.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,129.65/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.30

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