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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.86, 368.43 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.86, 368.43 and 178.47 is: 246.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.86 : 368.43 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.86/368.43 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.86x = 368.43 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.86x = 65,754.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,754.04/266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.40

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