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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 367.69 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 367.69 and 176.97 is: 243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 367.69 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/367.69 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 367.69 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 65,070.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,070.10/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.98

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