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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.58, 368.28 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.58, 368.28 and 179.64 is: 248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.58 : 368.28 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.58/368.28 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.58x = 368.28 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.58x = 66,157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,157.82/266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.17

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