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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.84, 366.96 and 178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.84, 366.96 and 178.60 is: 246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.84 : 366.96 = 178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.84/366.96 = 178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.84x = 366.96 × 178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.84x = 65,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,539.06/265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.54

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