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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.13, 367.15 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.13, 367.15 and 178.83 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.13 : 367.15 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.13/367.15 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.13x = 367.15 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.13x = 65,657.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,657.43/266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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