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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 368.16 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 368.16 and 179.64 is: 247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 368.16 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/368.16 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 368.16 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 66,136.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,136.26/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.92

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