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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.94, 367.10 and 178.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.94, 367.10 and 178.86 is: 246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.94 : 367.10 = 178.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.94/367.10 = 178.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.94x = 367.10 × 178.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.94x = 65,659.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,659.51/265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.90

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