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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.30, 367.65 and 179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.30, 367.65 and 179.06 is: 247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.30 : 367.65 = 179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.30/367.65 = 179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.30x = 367.65 × 179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.30x = 65,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,831.41/266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.21

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