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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 366.93 and 178.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 366.93 and 178.61 is: 246.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 366.93 = 178.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/366.93 = 178.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 366.93 × 178.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 65,535.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,535.53/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.67

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