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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.77, 368.00 and 179.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.77, 368.00 and 179.29 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.77 : 368.00 = 179.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.77/368.00 = 179.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.77x = 368.00 × 179.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.77x = 65,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,975.98/266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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