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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.82, 366.74 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.82, 366.74 and 178.56 is: 246.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.82 : 366.74 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.82/366.74 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.82x = 366.74 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.82x = 65,485.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,485.09/265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.35

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