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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 367.02 and 178.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 367.02 and 178.84 is: 246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 367.02 = 178.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/367.02 = 178.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 367.02 × 178.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 65,637.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,637.86/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.80

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