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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.80, 368.10 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.80, 368.10 and 179.50 is: 247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.80 : 368.10 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.80/368.10 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.80x = 368.10 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.80x = 66,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,073.95/266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.65

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