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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.99, 366.87 and 178.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.99, 366.87 and 178.51 is: 246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.99 : 366.87 = 178.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.99/366.87 = 178.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.99x = 366.87 × 178.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.99x = 65,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,489.96/265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.21

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