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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.94, 368.48 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.94, 368.48 and 179.86 is: 248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.94 : 368.48 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.94/368.48 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.94x = 368.48 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.94x = 66,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,274.81/266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.28

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