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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.48, 367.68 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.48, 367.68 and 177.92 is: 245.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.48 : 367.68 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.48/367.68 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.48x = 367.68 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.48x = 65,417.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,417.63/266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.49

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