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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.65, 367.90 and 178.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.65, 367.90 and 178.27 is: 245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.65 : 367.90 = 178.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.65/367.90 = 178.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.65x = 367.90 × 178.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.65x = 65,584.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,584.17/266.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.96

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