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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.84, 368.18 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.84, 368.18 and 179.76 is: 248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.84 : 368.18 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.84/368.18 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.84x = 368.18 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.84x = 66,184.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,184.04/266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.03

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