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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.68, 367.98 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.68, 367.98 and 179.38 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.68 : 367.98 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.68/367.98 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.68x = 367.98 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.68x = 66,008.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,008.25/266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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