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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.02, 368.68 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.02, 368.68 and 178.48 is: 246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.02 : 368.68 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.02/368.68 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.02x = 368.68 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.02x = 65,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,802.01/267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.43

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