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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.66, 368.12 and 178.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.66, 368.12 and 178.29 is: 246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.66 : 368.12 = 178.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.66/368.12 = 178.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.66x = 368.12 × 178.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.66x = 65,631.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,631.22/266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.13

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