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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 366.17 and 178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 366.17 and 178.28 is: 245.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 366.17 = 178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/366.17 = 178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 366.17 × 178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 65,282.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,282.15/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.64

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