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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 366.95 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 366.95 and 178.88 is: 246.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 366.95 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/366.95 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 366.95 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 65,639.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,639.12/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.81

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