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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.80, 368.40 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.80, 368.40 and 179.86 is: 248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.80 : 368.40 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.80/368.40 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.80x = 368.40 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.80x = 66,260.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,260.42/266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.35

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