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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.55, 368.00 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.55, 368.00 and 179.31 is: 247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.55 : 368.00 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.55/368.00 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.55x = 368.00 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.55x = 65,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,985.18/266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.55

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