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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 367.02 and 178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 367.02 and 178.80 is: 246.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 367.02 = 178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/367.02 = 178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 367.02 × 178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 65,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,623.18/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.67

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