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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.67, 367.87 and 179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.67, 367.87 and 179.19 is: 247.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.67 : 367.87 = 179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.67/367.87 = 179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.67x = 367.87 × 179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.67x = 65,917.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,917.73/266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.19

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