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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.60, 397.92 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.60, 397.92 and 178.72 is: 267.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.60 : 397.92 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.60/397.92 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.60x = 397.92 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.60x = 71,116.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,116.26/265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.76

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