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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.80, 367.92 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.80, 367.92 and 179.36 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.80 : 367.92 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.80/367.92 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.80x = 367.92 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.80x = 65,990.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,990.13/266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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