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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 367 and 178.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 367 and 178.57 is: 246.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 367 = 178.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/367 = 178.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 367 × 178.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 65,535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,535.19/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.41

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