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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.05, 368.69 and 179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.05, 368.69 and 179.81 is: 248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.05 : 368.69 = 179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.05/368.69 = 179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.05x = 368.69 × 179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.05x = 66,293.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,293.25/267.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.24

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