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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.91, 366.80 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.91, 366.80 and 178.43 is: 246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.91 : 366.80 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.91/366.80 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.91x = 366.80 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.91x = 65,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,445.40/265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.12

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