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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.49, 367.56 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.49, 367.56 and 179.01 is: 246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.49 : 367.56 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.49/367.56 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.49x = 367.56 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.49x = 65,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,796.92/266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.90

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