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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 367.38 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 367.38 and 178.76 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 367.38 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/367.38 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 367.38 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 65,672.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,672.85/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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