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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.44, 367.56 and 179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.44, 367.56 and 179.14 is: 247.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.44 : 367.56 = 179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.44/367.56 = 179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.44x = 367.56 × 179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.44x = 65,844.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,844.70/266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.13

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