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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.92, 367.76 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.92, 367.76 and 179.44 is: 247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.92 : 367.76 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.92/367.76 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.92x = 367.76 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.92x = 65,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,989.02/266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.23

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